Tuesdays 4–5 pm 9/22–12/1 No class 11/24
| Age | Adult |
| Event Type | Class |
| Department | Drums and Percussion, Latin |
| Day | Tue |
| Instructor | Edgardo Cambon |
| Status | inperson event |
Learn the fundamentals of conga drumming in a relaxed, supportive class designed for complete beginners. No previous experience is required.
Each class begins with technique exercises focused on developing the seven basic conga strokes: open tone, slap, bass, open slap, pressed slap, muffled tone, and touch. Students then apply these sounds to foundational Afro-Cuban rhythms, including Rumba Guaguancó and the tumbao or marcha used in Cuban son and salsa.
Classes conclude with an organized percussion jam, playing with the instructor and/or along with pre-recorded music tracks designed for beginning players.
Prerequisites
No previous conga or percussion experience required.
Tuesdays 4–5 pm
9/22–12/1
No class 11/24
Edgardo Cambon, $300
(in-person)
About Edgardo Cambon
Edgardo Cambón is a Uruguayan-born percussionist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader whose professional career began at age nine singing on public television. He has toured extensively across South America, Europe, Africa, and the United States and has been an in-demand performer since 1986.
A longtime LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser, Cambón has performed with Chucho Valdés, Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, Pacific Mambo Orchestra, and many others. For 40 years, he has led the salsa band Edgardo & Candela as conguero and lead vocalist, releasing five albums of original music.
His instructional percussion videos have reached thousands worldwide, and he is a respected educator who has presented workshops at universities throughout the Americas and Europe.